HIGHLIGHTS

OF

THE 2011 NLRC RULES

OF

PROCEDURE
AS AMENDED

Rules are norms that serve as

antidote to chaos. They bring in
order and preserve it. Imagine a
world where there are no rules

UNIMAGINABLE

WHAT IS THE MANDATORY CONCILIATION AND

MEDIATION CONFERENCE?
Mandatory
conciliation
and
mediation
conference shall be called for the purpose of (1)
amicably setting the case upon a fair compromise;
(2) determining the real parties in interest; (3)
determining the necessity of amending the
complaint and including all causes of action; (4)
defining and simplifying the issues in the case; (5)
entering into admissions or stipulations of facts; and
(6) threshing out all other preliminary matters. The
Labor Arbiter shall personally preside over and take
full control of the proceedings and may be assisted
by the Labor Arbitration Associate in the conduct
thereof. (Section 8, Rule V)

WHO MAY APPEAR BEFORE THE NLRC?

Lawyers who are presumed to be properly authorized for

that purpose. In every case, he/she shall indicate in his/her
pleadings and motions his/her Attorneys Roll Number, as
well as his/her PTR and IBP numbers for the current year
and MCLE compliance. (Section 6, Rule III)

WHO MAY APPEAR BEFORE THE NLRC?

Can a non-lawyer appear before the NLRC?
Yes, but only under the following conditions:
1) He/she represents/himself as party to the case;
2) He /she represents a legitimate labor organization as defined under
Articles 212 and 242 of the Labor Code, as amended which is a party to
the case. xxx
3) He/she represents a member or members of a legitimate labor
organization that is existing within the employers establishment who are
parties to the case xxx.
4) He/she is a duly accredited member of any legal aid office recognized
by the Department of Justice or Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
Provided that he/she presents proof of his/her accreditation and
represents a party to the case. (Section 6, Rule III)

WHO MAY APPEAR BEFORE THE NLRC?

A corporation or establishment may be represented by its

owner or its president or any other authorized person. (Section
6 par. 9 as amended by En Banc Resolution No. 11-12 Series of
2012)

WHAT ARE THE CASES THAT FALL WITHIN

THE ORIGINAL JURISDICTION OF
LABOR ARBITERS?
a) Unfair labor practice cases;
b) Termination disputes;
c) If accompanied with a claim for reinstatement, those cases that workers may file involving wages
rates of pay, hours of work and other terms and conditions of employment;
d) Claims for actual, moral, exemplary and other forms of damages arising from employer-employee
relations;
e) Cases arising from any violation of Article 264 of the Labor Code, as amended including questions
involving the legality of strikes and lockouts;
f) Except claims for employees compensation not included in the next succeeding paragraph, social
security, medicare, and maternity benefits, all other claims arising from employee-employer relations,
including those of persons in domestic or household service, involving an amount exceeding Five
Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) whether or not accompanied with a claim for reinstatement.
g) Wage distortion disputes in unorganized establishments not voluntarily settled by the parties
pursuant to Republic Act No. 6727;
h) Enforcement of compromise agreements when there is non-compliance by any of the parties
pursuant to Article 227 of the Labor Code, as amended;
i) Money claims arising out of employer-employee relationship or by virtue of any law or contract,
involving Filipino workers for overseas deployment, including claims for actual, moral, exemplary and
other forms of damages as provided by Section 10 of RA 8042, as amended by RA 10022; and
j) Other cases as may be provided by law.
Cases arising from the interpretation or implementation of collective bargaining agreements and
those arising from the interpretation or enforcement of company personnel policies shall be disposed
of by the Labor Arbiter by referring the same to the grievance machinery and voluntary arbitration, as
may be provided in said agreements. (1a) (Section I, Rule V)

WHAT ARE THE PROHIBITED PLEADINGS AND

MOTIONS?

a) Motion to dismiss the complaint except on the ground of lack of jurisdiction over the
subject matter, improper venue, res-judicata, prescription and forum shopping;
b) Motion for bill of particulars
c) Motion for new trial
d) Petition for relief from judgment
e) Motion to declare respondent in default
f) Motion for reconsideration of any decision or order of the Labor Arbiter;
g) Appeal from any interlocutory order of the Labor Arbiter, such as but not limited to, an
order:
(1)Denying a motion to dismiss;
(2)Denying a motion to inhibit
(3)Denying a motion for issuance of a writ of execution
(4)Denying a motion to quash writ of execution
h)Appeal from the issuance of a certificate of finality of decision by the Labor Arbiter;
i)Appeal from orders issued by the Labor Arbiter in the course of execution proceedings.
j)Such other pleadings, motions and petitions of similar nature intended to circumvent
above provisions. (Section 5, Rule V)

WHEN DOES A DECISION OF

A LABOR ARBITER BECOME FINAL?
If no appeal is filed with the Commission
within the time provided under Article 223 of
the Labor Code and Section I Rule VI of these
Rules, the decision or order of the Labor
Arbiter shall become final and executory after
ten (10) calendar days from receipt thereof by
the counsel or authorized representative, or
the parties, if not assisted by counsel or
representative. (En Banc Resolution No. 11-12,
Series of 2012) (Section 21, Rule V)

WHAT MUST A LABOR ARBITER DO IN

CASE NO APPEAL IS FILED WITHIN THE
REGLEMENTARY PERIOD?
The Labor Arbiter should issue a Certificate of
Finality upon expiration of the reglementary period.
In the absence of return cards, certification from
the post office or courier or other proof of service to
the parties, the Labor Arbiter may issue a certificate of
finality after sixty (60) calendar days from date of
mailing (Section 19, Rule V)

WHERE IS AN APPEAL FILED?

The appeal shall be filed with the
Regional Arbitration Branch or Regional
Office where the case was heard and
decided. (Section 3, Rule VI)

WHAT ARE THE REQUISITES FOR THE

PERFECTION OF AN APPEAL?
The appeal shall be:
(1) filed within the reglementary period provided in Section 1 of this Rule;
(2) verified by the appellant himself/herself in accordance with Section 4, Rule 7 of the Rules of
Court, as amended;
(3) in the form of a memorandum of appeal which shall state the grounds relied upon and the
arguments in support thereof, the relief prayed for, and with a statement of the date the
appellant received the appealed decision, award or
order;
(4) in three (3) legibly typewritten or printed copies; and
(5) accompanied by:
i) proof of payment of the required appeal fee and legal research fee;
ii) posting of a cash or surety bond as provided in Section 6 of this Rule; and
iii) proof of service upon the other parties.
b) A mere notice of appeal without complying with the other requisites aforestated shall not stop the
running of the period for perfecting an appeal.
c) The appellee may file with the Regional Arbitration Branch or Regional Office where the appeal
was filed, his/her answer or reply to appellant's memorandum of appeal, not later than ten (10)
calendar days from receipt thereof. Failure on the part of the appellee who was properly furnished
with a copy of the appeal to file his/her answer or reply within the said period may be construed as a
waiver on his/her part to file the same.
d) Subject to the provisions of Article 218 of the Labor Code, once the appeal is perfected in
accordance with these Rules, the Commission shall limit itself to reviewing
and deciding only the specific issues that were elevated on appeal. (4a) (Section 4, Rule VI)

WHEN IS THE POSTING OF BOND REQUIRED

FOR AN APPEAL TO BE PERFECTED?
SECTION 6. BOND. - In case the decision of the Labor Arbiter or the Regional Director involves a
monetary award, an appeal by the employer may be perfected only upon the posting of a bond,
which shall either be in the form of cash deposit or surety bond equivalent in amount to the
monetary award, exclusive of damages and attorneys fees.
In case of surety bond, the same shall be issued by a reputable bonding company duly accredited
by the Commission or the Supreme Court, and shall be accompanied by original or certified true
copies of the following:
a) a joint declaration under oath by the employer, his/her counsel, and the bonding
company, attesting that the bond posted is genuine, and shall be in effect until final
disposition of the case.
b) an indemnity agreement between the employer-appellant and bonding company;
c) proof of security deposit or collateral securing the bond: provided, that a check shall not
be considered as an acceptable security;
d) a certificate of authority from the Insurance Commission;
e) certificate of registration from the Securities and Exchange Commission;
f) certificate of accreditation and authority from the Supreme Court; and
g) notarized board resolution or secretarys certificate from the bonding company showing
its authorized signatories and their specimen signatures.

WHEN IS THE POSTING OF BOND REQUIRED

FOR AN APPEAL TO BE PERFECTED?
The Commission through the Chairman may on justifiable grounds blacklist a bonding company,
notwithstanding its accreditation by the Supreme Court.
A cash or surety bond shall be valid and effective from the date of deposit or posting, until the case
is finally decided, resolved or terminated, or the award satisfied.
This condition shall be deemed incorporated in the terms and conditions of the surety bond, and
shall be binding on the appellants and the bonding company.
The appellant shall furnish the appellee with a certified true copy of the said surety bond with all
the above-mentioned supporting documents. The appellee shall verify the regularity and
genuineness thereof and immediately report any irregularity to the Commission.
Upon verification by the Commission that the bond is irregular or not genuine, the Commission
shall cause the immediate dismissal of the appeal, and censure the responsible parties and their
counsels, or subject them to reasonable fine or penalty, and the bonding company may be
blacklisted.
No motion to reduce bond shall be entertained except on meritorious grounds, and only upon the
posting of a bond in a reasonable amount in relation to the monetary award.
The mere filing of a motion to reduce bond without complying with the requisites in the
preceding paragraphs shall not stop the running of the period to perfect an appeal. (6a)
(Section 6, Rule VI)

WHEN DOES A DECISION, RESOLUTION OR

ORDER OF THE COMMISSION BECOME FINAL
AND EXECUTORY?
After ten (10) calendar days from receipt thereof by the counsel or
authorized representative or the parties if not assisted by counsel or
representative.
b) Entry of Judgment. - Upon the expiration of the ten (10) calendar
day period provided in paragraph (a) of this Section, the decision,
resolution, or order shall be entered in a book of entries of judgment.
In the absence of return cards, certifications from the
post office or the courier or other proofs of service to
the parties, the Executive Clerk or Deputy Executive
Clerk shall consider the decision, resolution or order as
final and executory after sixty (60) calendar days from
date of mailing. (14a) (Section 14, Rule VII)

CAN A MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION BE

FILED IN THE COMMISSION?
Yes, when based on patent errors; provided that the motion is
filed within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of decision,
resolution or order, with proof that a copy of the same has been
furnished within the reglementary period to the adverse party and
provided further, that only one such motion from the same party
shall be entertained. (Section 15, Rule VII)

CONTEMPT POWER?

1. Direct Contempt
The Chairman or any Commissioner or Labor Arbiter may summarily adjudge
guilty of direct contempt any person committing any act of misbehavior in the
presence of or so near the Chairman or any Commissioner or Labor Arbiter as to
obstruct or interrupt the proceedings before the same, including disrespect toward
said officials, offensive acts toward others, or refusal to be sworn or to answer as a
witness or to subscribe to an affidavit or deposition when lawfully required to do so.
If the offense is committed against the Commission or any member thereof, the same
shall be punished by a fine not exceeding Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) or
imprisonment not exceeding five (5) days, or both; and, if the offense is committed
against any Labor Arbiter, the same shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One
Hundred Pesos (P100.00) or imprisonment not exceeding one (1) day, or both.
Any person adjudged guilty of direct contempt by a Labor Arbiter may, within a
period of five (5) calendar days from notice of the judgment, appeal the same to the
Commission and the execution of said judgment shall be suspended pending
resolution of the appeal upon the filing by said person of a bond on condition that
he will abide by and perform the judgment should the appeal be decided against
him/her. A judgment of the Commission on direct contempt shall be immediately
executory and inappealable. (Section I, Rule IX)

CONTEMPT POWER?

2. Indirect Contempt
The Commission or any Labor Arbiter pursuant to Article 218 (d) of the
Labor Code may cite any person for indirect contempt and impose the
appropriate penalty under any of the following grounds:
a) Misbehavior of any officer or employee in the performance
of his/her official duties or in his/her official transaction;
b) Disobedience of, or resistance to, a lawful writ, order or
decision;
c) Any abuse of, or any unlawful interference with the
processes or proceedings not constituting direct contempt;
d) Any improper conduct tending, directly or indirectly, to
impede, obstruct or degrade the administration of justice;
e) Assuming to be an attorney or a representative of party
without authority;
f) Failure to obey a subpoena duly served; or
g) Other grounds analogous to the foregoing.
(Section 2 Rule IX)

ISSUANCE OF A WRIT OF EXECUTION?

a) A writ of execution may be issued motu proprio or on
motion, upon a decision or order that has become final
and executory.
b) If an appeal has been duly perfected and finally resolved
by the Commission,
A motion for execution may be filed before the Labor
Arbiter, when the latter has possession of the case records
or upon submission of certified true copies of the decisions
or final order/s sought to be enforced including notice of
decision or order and the entry of judgment, copy
furnished the adverse party.
c) Except that, as provided for in Section 18 of Rule V in
relation to Section 9 of this Rule, and in those cases where
partial execution is allowed by law, the Labor Arbiter shall
retain duplicate original copies of the decision to be
implemented and proof of service thereof for the purpose
of immediate enforcement. (1a)

WHAT IS THE LIFETIME OF A

WRIT OF EXECUTION?
A writ of execution shall be effective
for a period of five (5) years from issuance
thereof.
In case of partial satisfaction of
judgment during the lifetime of the writ,
the Labor Arbiter shall motu proprio issue
an updated writ reflecting the amount
collected and the remaining balance
(Section 6, Rule XI)

HOW ARE MONETARY JUDGMENTS EXECUTED?

SECTION 9. MANNER OF EXECUTION OF MONETARY JUDGMENT. -a) Immediate
payment on demand. - The Sheriff shall enforce a monetary judgment by demanding
the immediate payment of the full amount stated in the writ of execution and all
legal fees from the losing party or any other person required by law to obey the
same.
In case of voluntary tender of payment by the losing party and
(1) in the presence of the prevailing party. it shall be effected before the Labor
Arbiter or Executive Labor Arbiter. as the case may be;
(2) in the absence of the prevailing party. it shall be effected by immediately
depositing the same. in cash or in check. with the Cashier of the NLRC or authorized
depositary bank and shall be released only upon order of the Commission or Labor
Arbiter who issued the writ.
Payment in the form of check shall be in the name of the Commission.
b) In the event of failure or refusal of the losing party to pay the judgment
award, the Sheriff shall enforce the judgment award in the following order;
(1) Cash bond
(2) Bank deposits
(3) Surety bond
(4) Should the cash bond or surety bond be insufficient, the Sheriff shall, within
five (5) days from demand. execute the monetary judgment by levying on the
personal property. and if insufficient, the real property of the losing party not
exempt from execution, sufficient to cover the judgment award, which may be
disposed of for value at a public auction to the highest bidder.

HOW ARE MONETARY JUDGMENTS EXECUTED?

(5) If the losing party has no properties or his/her properties are insufficient and the
bonding company refuses to comply with the writ of execution, the sheriff shall proceed to
levy on the personal property, and if insufficient, the real property of the bonding company,
without prejudice to contempt proceedings against its president. officers or authorized
representatives. Moreover. The bonding company shall be barred from transacting business
with the Commission;
c) If the bonding company refuses to payor the bank holding the cash deposit of the
losing party refuses to release the garnished amount despite the order or pertinent
processes issued by the Labor Arbiter or the Commission, the president or the responsible
officers or authorized representatives of the said bonding company or the bank who resisted
or caused the noncompliance shall be either cited for contempt, or held liable for resistance
and disobedience to a person in authority or the agents of such person as provided under the
pertinent provision of the Revised Penal Code. This rule shall likewise apply to any person or
party who unlawfully resists or refuses to comply with the break open order issued by the
Labor Arbiter or the
Commission.
For this purpose, the Labor Arbiter or the Commission may issue an order directing the
sheriff to request the assistance of law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with the
writ of execution orders or processes.
A bonding company cited for contempt, or for an offense defined and punishable under
the pertinent provision of the Revised Penal Code shall be barred from transacting business
with the Commission.
d) Proceeds of execution shall be deposited with the Cashier of the concerned Division or
Regional Arbitration Branch, or with an authorized depositary bank. Where payment is made
in the form of a check, the same shall be payable to the Commission .
el For monetary judgment on cases involving Overseas Filipino Workers, the manner of
execution shall be in accordance with Republic Act 10022. (8a) (Section 9 of Rule XI) (As
amended by En Banc Resolution No. 11-12, Series of 2012)

HOW IS A DECISION PROVIDING FOR

REINSTATEMENT PENDING APPEAL
ENFORCED/ EXECUTED?
SECTION 12. EXECUTION OF REINSTATEMENT
PENDING APPEAL. In case the decision includes
an order of reinstatement, and the employer
disobeys the directive under the second paragraph
of Section 18 of Rule V or refuses to reinstate the
dismissed employee, the Labor Arbiter shall
immediately issue writ of execution, even pending
appeal, directing the employer to immediately
reinstate the dismissed employee either physically or
in the payroll, and to pay the accrued salaries as a
consequence of such non-reinstatement in the
amount specified in the decision.

WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF A MOTION TO QUASH ON

EXECUTION?
The mere filing of a motion to quash shall not stay execution
proceeding
(Section 13, Rule X, as amended by En-Banc No. 11-12 Series of 2012)

WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A LABOR

ARBITER WITH A RESPECT TO A MOTION TO
QUASH?
The motion to Quash shall be resolved by the Labor Arbiter
within 10 working days from filing of said motion.

WHAT IS A THIRD PARTY CLAIM?

SECTION 14. THIRD PARTY CLAIM. (a) If the property levied is claimed by
any person other than the losing party, such person may file a third party claim
not later than five (5) days from the last day of posting or publication of the
notice of execution sale, otherwise the claim shall be forever barred. Such third
party claim must comply with the following requirements:
(1) An affidavit stating title to property or right to the possession thereof with
supporting evidence;
(2) Posting of a cash or surety bond equivalent to the amount of the claim or
judgment award and in accordance with Section 6 of Rule VI;
(3) In case of real property, posting of a refundable cash deposit of Twenty
Thousand Pesos (P20,000) for the payment of republication of notice of
auction sale; and
(4) Payment of prevailing filing fee. (As amended by En Banc Resolution No.
11-12, Series of 2012)
(b) Where Filed. The third party claim shall be filed with the Commission or
Labor Arbiter where the execution proceeding is pending, with proof of service
of copies thereof to the Sheriff and the prevailing party

WHAT IS A THIRD PARTY CLAIM?

(c) Effect of Filing. - The filing of a third Party claim that has complied with the
requirements set forth under paragraph (a) of this Section shall automatically
suspend the proceeding with respect to the execution of the properties subject of
the third party claim.
Upon approval of the bond, the Labor Arbiter shall issue an order releasing the
levied property or a part thereof subject of the claim unless the prevailing party
posts a counter bond in an amount not less than the value of the levied
property.
The Labor Arbiter may require the posting of additional bond upon showing by
the other party that the bond is insufficient.
(d) Proceedings. The propriety of the third party claim shall be resolved within
ten (10) working days from submission of the claim for resolution. The decision
of the Labor Arbiter is not appealable but may be elevated to the Commission
and resolved in accordance with Rule XII hereof. Pending resolution thereof,
execution shall proceed against all other properties not subject of the third party
claim. (12a)

WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF REVERSAL OF

EXECUTED JUDGMENT?
SECTION 17. EFFECT OF REVERSAL DURING EXECUTION
PROCEEDINGS. In case of total or partial reversal of judgment by
the Court of Appeals, the execution proceedings shall be suspended
insofar as the reversal is concerned notwithstanding the pendency
of a motion for reconsideration on such judgment.
However, where the judgment of the Court of Appeals is reversed
by the Supreme Court, execution proceedings shall commence
upon presentation of certified true copy of the decision and entry of
judgment. (En Banc Resolution No. 11-12, Series of 2012)
Section 18. RESTITUTION. Where the executed judgment is totally
or partially reversed or annulled by the Court of Appeals or the
Supreme Court with finality, the Labor Arbiter shall, on motion, issue
such order of restitution of the executed award, except
reinstatement wages paid pending appeal. (As amended by En Banc
Resolution No. 11-12, Series of 2012)

WHAT ARE THE ORDERS/RESOLUTIONS SUBJECT

OF THE EXTRAORDINARY REMEDIES UNDER
RULE XII OF THE 2011 NLRC RULES?

1. Any order or resolution of the Labor Arbiter or

2. Those issued during execution proceedings
(Section I, Rule XII)

WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF FILING OF PETITION?

SECTION 9. EFFECT OF FILING OF PETITION. - Upon filing of the petition, the
proceedings before the Labor Arbiter shall continue unless restrained. In
case of execution, the proceedings in accordance with Rule XI of these Rules
shall not be suspended, but no money collected or credit garnished may be
released or personal properties levied upon be sold by public auction within
fifteen (15) calendar days from the filing of the petition. If no temporary
restraining order or writ of preliminary injunction is issued within the said
period, the money collected or credit garnished shall be released and/or the
properties levied upon sold by public auction and the proceeds of the sale
applied, to satisfy the judgment.
In case of execution proceedings, the Labor Arbiter shall immediately inform
in writing the Commission or the Division where the petition is pending of
the satisfaction of the judgment, and, if circumstances warrant, the
Commission shall dismiss the petition for being moot.
The records of the case shall not be elevated to the Commission unless
otherwise ordered.
In the event of filing of a subsequent petition under this rule involving the
same issues. the suspension of the release of money collected or credit
garnished or the suspension of auction sale over properties levied upon
under the first paragraph shall not apply. (9a)

HOW IS A PETITION FOR EXTRAORDINARY

REMEDY INITIATED?
SECTION 1. VERIFIED PETITION. A party
aggrieved by any order or resolution of the Labor
Arbiter including those issued during execution
proceedings may file a verified petition to annul or
modify such order or resolution. The petition may be
accompanied by an application for the issuance of a
temporary restraining order and/or writ of preliminary
or permanent injunction to enjoin the Labor Arbiter, or
any person acting under his/her authority, to desist
from enforcing said resolution or order.

WHAT ARE THE GROUNDS THAT CAN BE INVOKED

IN THE PETITION?
SECTION 2. GROUNDS. - The petition filed under
this Rule may be entertained only on any of the
following grounds:
a) If there is prima facie evidence of abuse of
discretion on the part of the Labor Arbiter.
b) If serious errors in the findings of facts are raised
which, if not corrected, would cause grave or
irreparable damage or injury to the petitioner.
c) If a party by fraud, accident, mistake or excusable
negligence has been prevented from taking an
appeal;
d) If made purely on questions of law; or
e) If the order or resolution will cause injustice if not
rectified.

WHAT ARE THE REQUISITES THAT MUST BE

COMPLIED WITH?
SECTION 4. REQUISITES OF THE PETITION. The petition filed under this
Rule shall:
a) be accompanied by a clear original or certified true copy of the order or
resolution assailed, together with clear copies of documents relevant or
related to the said order or resolution for the proper understanding of the
issue/s involved;
b) contain the arbitral docket number and appeal docket number, if any;
c) state the material date showing the timeliness of the petition;
d) be verified by the petitioner himself/herself in accordance with Section 4,
Rule 7 of the Rules of Court, as amended;
e) be in the form of a memorandum which shall state the ground/s relied
upon, the argument/s in support thereof and the reliefs prayed for;
f) be in three (3) legibly written or printed copies; and
g) be accompanied by:
i) certificate of non-forum shopping;
ii) proof of service upon the other party/ies and the Labor Arbiter who
issued the order or resolution being assailed or questioned; and
iii) proof of payment of the required fees.

ANSWER TO THE PETITION?

SECTION 7. ANSWER TO THE PETITION. Within

ten (10) calendar days from the receipt of the petition,
the private respondent shall file his/her answer therein
stating the ground/s why the petition should be
denied. Failure on the part of the private respondent,
to file his/her answer within the said period may be
construed as a waiver to file the same.

EFFECT OF FILING OF PETITION?

SECTION 9. EFFECT OF FILING OF PETITION. Upon filing
of the petition, the proceedings before the Labor Arbiter shall
continue unless restrained.
In case of execution, the
proceedings in accordance with Rule XI of these Rules shall
not be suspended, but no money collected or credit
garnished may be released or properties levied upon be sold
by public auction within fifteen (15) calendar days from the
filing of the petition. If no temporary restraining order or writ
of preliminary injunction is issued within the said period, the
money collected or credit garnished shall be released and/or
the properties levied upon sold by public auction and the
proceeds of the sale applied, to satisfy the judgment..

EFFECT OF FILING OF PETITION?

In case of execution proceedings, the Labor Arbiter

shall immediately inform in writing the Commission or the
Division where the petition is pending of the satisfaction of
the judgment, and, if circumstances warrant, the Commission
shall dismiss the petition for being moot.
The records of the case shall not be elevated to the
Commission unless otherwise ordered.

On a final note.
. . . Whatever you are and whatever you intend to
be or to do, be capable or playing your part in
your field of action with skill, dignity and firmness
and with unswerving devotion to the public you
are tasked to serve.
Jose P. Laurel

There is one dream that we must all share, an

honorable nation where public powers are
used for the public good and not for the
private gains of those in power
power..
Jose W. Diokno